Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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